The ACTU has lashed the federal government for planning an “enhanced” work-for-the-dole program, warning …

It’s better called ‘mutual obligation’, and it works.

harvesting grass seed

I have been supervising WFD and Green Corps projects now for nearly 14 years, and have achieved major successes in both providing and finding paid jobs, and greening the environment. I can place 50 positions immediately the new policy becomes effective, where none of the activities would get done by paid workers, but the region would be better off.

Now an indigenous organization is taking over and expanding operations, starting a new business, employing participants and working to bring healthy streets to Kimberley and Pilbara towns. The sale of seedlings helps to cover much of the costs involved such as water power and administration. A large number of participants are now in full or part time employment.

We now have participants who volunteer to join up, they enjoy the activities, are not harassed or given ‘humbug’ in their overcrowded accommodation and benefit from training offered during their placement.

Seedlings grown into large trees and shrubs by Work for the Dole ,,,

Some are well passed 50, some part disabled, and find it almost impossible to find jobs, but our activities cater for everyone who wants to pass the time helping collect and process seeds, eliminate weeds, sow the seeds, grow seedlings and landscape public verges. Of course, removing rubbish is part of it, which Labor politicians mocked. Get a life.